A League of Gentlemen reunion of some description looks on the cards after member Reece Shearsmith tweeted about an upcoming announcement.

The actor and comedian posted a picture of himself with fellow League members Mark Gatisss and Steve Pemberton on Twitter, along with the message: ‘There might be some news about these people – coming soon. Keep em peeled.’

The tease caused much excitement among fans, attracting hundreds of retweets.

According to the Radio Times, The BBC claims to have no knowledge of a new series of the show, which ran on BBC Two until 2002, though it is possible the trio will release one through a different broadcaster.

The League of Gentlemen became a cult hit around the turn of the millennium thanks to its dark humour and twisted characters.

Pemberton and Shearsmith are currently working on a new anthology of horror stories, of which the BBC said: ‘Inside No 9 invites you into six very different No 9s, where the ordinary and mundane rub shoulders with the extraordinary and macabre.’